PCB-mounting coaxial rotary joint

30 September 2009 Interconnection

Link Microtek has introduced what is believed to be the industry’s first commercially available PCB-mounting coaxial rotary joint.

Featuring a wide operating frequency range of DC to 5 GHz, the AMCORJ-PCB-SCA1 device is designed to allow a coaxial cable to be rotated through 360° while connected to a printed circuit board. It is ideally suited for coiled-cable applications in medical or satcom systems and also serves to protect both the cable and the PCB from damage whenever equipment is moved.

Manufactured from Alochromed aluminium, the rotary joint incorporates a standard female SMA-type connector and a high-quality bearing to ensure high levels of reliability. It is a rugged, compact device with a diameter of 16 mm and a height of 38 mm. The rotary joint offers minimal loss of signal strength: at 5 GHz it has a maximum insertion loss of 0,3 dB and a return loss of better than 16 dB, while at 27 MHz the insertion loss is only 0,1 dB and the return loss 25 dB.

For more information visit www.linkmicrotekeng.com

Further reading:

Designing with PCIe
Spectrum Concepts Editor's Choice Interconnection
PCI Express has become the backbone of modern high-performance systems with each new generation promising higher bandwidth, but that performance comes with a cost.

Read more...

---

Connectivity solutions for hydrogen technologies
Hiconnex Interconnection
As the production distribution and utilisation of hydrogen continue to scale, connectivity becomes a key enabler for efficient energy transmission, data communication, and system control.

Read more...

---

Robust single-pole power connectivity
Hiconnex Interconnection
Designed for cable-to-cable and cable-to-equipment use, Radiall’s single-pole power connector support current ratings from 250 A to 750 A and operating voltages up to 1000 V AC or DC.

Read more...

---

M12 push-pull connectors
IOT Electronics Interconnection
Phoenix Contact’s M12 push-pull connectors with internal locking set a new benchmark for fast, secure, and space-saving connectivity in industrial automation.

Read more...

---

Versatile outdoor waterproof connectors
Vepac Electronics Interconnection
The LP-20 outdoor waterproof connector series offers a versatile range of rugged, circular connectors with 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14-pin configurations.

Read more...

---

Comprehensive range of data connectors
IOT Electronics Interconnection
Phoenix Contact’s comprehensive range of data connectors provides reliable connection solutions for modern networked applications across industrial, infrastructure, and commercial environments.

Read more...

---

Compact inline connector for aerospace
Hiconnex Interconnection
Radiall’s Small Inline Connector series is a fully qualified wire-to-wire solution designed to simplify harness creation, installation, and modification in aerospace applications.

Read more...

---

Compact hybrid power storage connector
IOT Electronics Interconnection
Phoenix Contact has introduced a new hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems, designed to combine power, signal, and data transmission in a single, compact interface.

Read more...

---

MIL-spec connector series
Future Electronics Interconnection
The MIL-HD2 connector series from Amphenol is the company’s next-generation, SOSA-aligned solution engineered to meet the most demanding requirements of modern military embedded systems.

Read more...

---

DC connectors approved for 2000 V
IOT Electronics Interconnection
Phoneix Contact’s Sunclix DC connectors are now approved for system voltages of up to 2000 V in accordance with TÜV Rheinland’s new test specification, opening the door to higher-voltage PV designs and reduced system costs.

Read more...

---